Bartender

Role summary

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The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while delivering polished guest service in line with Luxury Collection and Marriott standards. Candidates should have previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, or cocktail bar, good knowledge of beverage preparation, hygiene, and responsible alcohol service. Strong communication skills, a professional appearance, teamwork, and basic English are expected; Thai language skills are advantageous. The role requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays, together with the ability to remain calm during busy service periods. Attention to detail, product knowledge, cash-handling accuracy, and a genuine interest in creating memorable guest experiences are important.

About the employer

The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok is an upscale Marriott International property located in the heart of Bangkok’s Wireless Road district. Inspired by Thailand’s royal heritage, the hotel combines elegant architecture, refined interiors, contemporary comforts, and highly personalized service. It offers luxury accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, a spa, swimming pool, and extensive event services. As part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, the hotel focuses on distinctive local experiences and sophisticated hospitality for international travelers, business guests, and premium leisure customers. Employees work within established global service standards while representing Thai culture and warm hospitality. The property provides opportunities in food and beverage, rooms, culinary operations, events, guest services, and other hotel departments.

Working in Thailand

Thailand offers hospitality opportunities in Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, and other resort destinations. Bartenders may find work in luxury hotels, beach resorts, restaurants, rooftop venues, and nightlife businesses, with stronger seasonal demand in major islands. Thai culture values respect, calm communication, hospitality, and appropriate dress; learning basic Thai phrases is useful. Bangkok provides busy urban living, transport, shopping, and career development, while island life offers beaches, outdoor activities, and a slower pace, but often higher housing and transport costs. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and a work permit before legally working. Employers commonly assist with documentation, though requirements can change. Candidates should verify qualifications, accommodation, service-charge policies, contract terms, and visa support before relocating. Thailand’s climate is hot and humid, with a rainy season that varies by region.